As you may have already heard, 9-year-old Rachel Beckwith lost her life due to a 13-car pile up on Interstate 90 in Bellevue, Washington. Prior to the accident, Rachel had begun a charity for people in developing nations who are dying without clean and fresh water. Her mission was to raise $300 by her 9th birthday on June 12, 2011.

Here is her pledge:
On June 12th 2011, I'm turning 9. I found out that millions of people don't live to see their 5th birthday. And why? Because they didn't have access to clean, safe water so I'm celebrating my birthday like never before. I'm asking from everyone I know to donate to my campaign instead of gifts for my birthday. Every penny of the money raised will go directly to fund freshwater projects in developing nations. Even better, every dollar is "proved" when the projects are complete, and photos and GPS coordinates are posted using Google Earth. My goal is to raise $300 by my birthday, June 12, 2011. Please consider helping me.

Thank you so much!!!

Unfortunately Rachel passed before hitting the $300 mark but has since raised a whopping $353,413 and counting! Click HERE to make a direct donation to Rachel's charity or make an appointment at Sorella Salon & Spa on August 8th where they will be donating all spa/salon services to Rachel's cause.